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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,348.08, 40,499.56 and 17,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,348.08, 40,499.56 and 17,858.68 is: 24,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,348.08 : 40,499.56 = 17,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,348.08/40,499.56 = 17,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,348.08x = 40,499.56 × 17,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,348.08x = 723,268,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,268,682.18/29,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.50

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